COVID-19 update

As of March 20, all Strathcona County in-person services are closed to the public; however phone and email support continue to be available. View the latest facility openings and closures. Strathcona County has taken measures to support Alberta Health’s priority to limit larger social gatherings in our community. Mental health supports available. For more information, visit strathcona.ca/covid19

County to host national Communities in Bloom symposium and awards

Strathcona County is honoured to be chosen to host the 2018 Communities in Bloom National Symposium on Parks and Grounds and National Awards.

The symposium, with over 300 delegates from across Canada, is an opportunity to showcase Strathcona County on a national stage. This event provides the unique opportunity for elected officials, parks and grounds professionals and community volunteers to learn from each other regarding current trends and challenges in horticulture, gardening, community tourism and environmental awareness.

In 2015, Strathcona County won in the national Communities in Bloom Grand Champions Category.

For more information about this event, call 780-467-2211.

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification. This organization focuses on community involvement and coordinates a national program that promotes the enhancement green spaces in Canadian communities.

Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful and vibrant community of almost 96,000 residents. Strathcona County is made up of the urban area of Sherwood Park and a large adjacent rural area of farms, acreages and smaller hamlets. It is home to 75 per cent of refining in Western Canada. With a focus on economic, governance, social, cultural and environmental sustainability, Strathcona County is committed to balancing the unique needs of its diverse community.